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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.63, 344.13 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.63, 344.13 and 121.20 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.63 : 344.13 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.63/344.13 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.63x = 344.13 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.63x = 41,708.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,708.56/229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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